[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MS. NANCY WATT

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nancy 
Watt for her 19 years of public service with Napa County, California, 
including 12 years as the Napa County Executive Officer, as she moves 
onto the next stage of her career.
  A native of Los Gatos, California, Ms. Watt earned her bachelor's 
degree from the University of Southern California, and then returned to 
the Bay Area and graduated with a Master's in Public Administration 
from Sonoma State University.
  Ms. Watt began her career with Napa County as a Management Analyst in 
1997, before becoming the Assistant County Administrator in 1999. Her 
success and leadership in these roles led to her appointment as County 
Executive Officer in 2004, making her the first woman to hold that 
position in Napa County.
  Throughout her career, Ms. Watt has been an outstanding and inspiring 
public servant. As Executive Officer, she has led Napa County through 
challenging times including the Great Recession, the South Napa 
Earthquake, and the Valley Fire. Her integrity, keen judgment, and 
commitment to fairness kept the county moving and ensured its 
government met the needs of our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Nancy Watt has dedicated nearly two decades to serving 
Napa County and has set an inspiring example of devoted public service. 
It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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